LAUREL, MD--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 9, 2007 -- BioServe Biotechnologies, the leader for fast, economical processing and analyses of genomic content from biological samples, today announced a distribution deal with Merck Specialties Private Limited (MSPL), 100% Indian subsidiary of Merck KgaA. Under terms of the contract, MSPL will market and distribute BioServe’s genomic products and services, including DNA and RNA purification reagents, DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis and molecular biology teaching kits in India, with plans to extend distribution coverage across Asia in 2007. This partnership will bolster MSPL’s genomics offering and gives BioServe expanded sales coverage across the Indian sub-continent.